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Attention, All Harry Potter Fans: I Have Not One but Three Exciting Pieces of News for You

The weather is so dreary out today that it's like the Dementors have hit NYC, but I'm as happy as a (magical) kid in Honeydukes because I have not one but THREE (!!!) exciting updates about the wizarding world of Harry Potter to tell you.

News No. 1: The first installment of the spin-off film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them officially has a release date! It'll be hitting theaters November 18, 2016. That may seem far away, but this means that the movie is really happening, which is enough for me. For more details (at least, what we know so far), check out my previous post.

News No. 2: Start booking your tickets to Orlando because the Harry Potter-themed park at Universal Studios is opening a new ride this summer, Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts. The train ride through the bank will re-create a scene from the final novel and will feature a 60-foot dragon atop the Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a labyrinth of vaults, and a marble hall with goblins, according to AP.

News No. 3: But wait, there's more! Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint (a.k.a. Harry, Hermione, and Ron) filmed all new scenes to be used in the ride. No, this is not un-used footage: These are never-before-used scenes that were filmed in 2012! MTV has more details on the ride and the new footage, but here's a video with a first look:

All I can say is:

Photos: Warner Bros.

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Anna MoesleinAssistant editor and entertainment writer. University of Missouri grad. Will listen to any song and watch any TV show, movie, or cute puppy video at least once (but probably twice). Eats ice cream or fro-yo daily—extra points if it has coconut.